Farewell to Summer.

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LAURA E. NEWELL.
KUCKEN.

1. Farewell, farewell, O Summer!
Thy blossoms withered lie,
Thy blossoms withered lie;
Wherever we may wander,
Beneath a stormy sky,
Thy perfect regal beauty,

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By autumn's breath so chill,
Was touched, and fairest flowers all,
Lie prone on vale and hill.

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Farewell, farewell, O Summer!
Tho' blossoms fade and die,
The balmy spring shall wake them
Beneath a sunny sky.

2. Farewell, farewell, O summer!
Thy joys we'll not forget,
Thy joys we'll not forget;
Fond memories we'll cherish,
With touches of regret,
That oft will come with dreaming
Of peaceful days now past;
Farewell, O radiant summer-time,
We'll love thee till the last.

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3. Farewell, farewell, O Summer!
Now leaves so lightly fall,
Now leaves so lightly fall,
Whose hues of somber beauty
Cast sadness over all!
Yet robins in the treetops
Are caroling of thee;
With them thy sweet returning we
Will welcome merrily.

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